Barret vs Lucus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barret

Boy #4,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength"

Origin: Old English / Old German

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,460
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barry, Bear

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Lucus

Boy #4,404 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin lux

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,404
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Luke, Lou

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barret Rank #4,460
Lucus Rank #4,404

Lucus is more popular, ranked #4404 vs #4460 for Barret.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barret ___

  • Barret James
  • Barret Scott
  • Barret Cole
  • Barret Grant
  • Barret Lee
  • Barret Wayne

Lucus ___

  • Lucus James
  • Lucus William
  • Lucus Edward
  • Lucus Alexander
  • Lucus Thomas
  • Lucus John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barret

Fletcher Deacon Garrison Harlow Hadley

If you choose Lucus

Oliver Elijah Charlotte Emma Noah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barret or Lucus more popular?

Lucus is more popular, ranked #4404 compared to Barret at #4460 in the United States.

What do Barret and Lucus mean?

Barret means "bear strength" (Old English / Old German origin). Lucus means "light, illumination" (Latin lux origin).

Are Barret and Lucus boy or girl names?

Barret is primarily a boy name. Lucus is primarily a boy name.

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